FC Bayern München are favored to win, with most sportsbooks pricing them around 2.05–2.15 for an away victory, RB Leipzig at roughly 3.10–3.30, and the draw near 3.80, reflecting Bayern’s 13-2-0 league record and +44 goal difference after 15 matches compared to Leipzig’s 9-2-4 and +11. Bayern also dominated the most recent league meeting 6-0 on 22 August 2025, underlining their status as title frontrunners this season with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern München is scheduled to kick off on 17 January 2026 at 5:30 PM local time in Germany, which is 4:30 PM UTC in winter. This is a prime-time Bundesliga fixture slot, ideal for European TV audiences.

RB Leipzig will host FC Bayern München at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, a modern football-specific stadium with a capacity of around 47,000 for Bundesliga matches. The venue is known for its steep stands, vibrant home support, and quality playing surface that suits both sides’ high-tempo, attacking styles.

Based on current form, Bayern’s near-perfect league record of 13 wins and 2 draws from 15 games and a +44 goal difference make them the most likely winners, with fair odds for a Bayern victory around 2.10 implying roughly a 47–48% win probability. Leipzig’s strong home form and solid 9-2-4 record suggest value in both-teams-to-score and over 2.5 goals markets, given the attacking talent on display for both clubs.

In recent head-to-head meetings, Bayern have had the upper hand, including a 6-0 home win over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga on 22 August 2025 and a 5-1 victory in December 2024. Across their last five league clashes, Bayern have taken the majority of the wins, with only occasional draws or Leipzig successes, highlighting a historical edge for the Munich side in this matchup.